As Jool's bodyguard, Jak was completely loyal to the Hutt. His first priority was to protect her, and he dealt with troublemakers in Rik's Cantina at her command by tossing them out the bar's front door. The strong and silent type, Jak's presence was often nearly forgotten by patrons of the bar as he kept watch over the entire room; he was particularly vigilant when it was visited by someone he did not recognize.[3] Despite being surprised to see Cade Skywalker in 137 ABY, Jak gave his old friend[2] only a one-word greeting when Skywalker arrived at the cantina.[1] He was content in the knowledge that he was hired muscle who was not required to think very much,[3] and had no objections to not participating in the rescue of Skywalker from the Temple of the Sith.[7]